July 2024

PLATTEVILLE/FENNIMORE – Rilee Ann Starkey, age 37, passed away peacefully on Monday July 29, 2024, at Meriter Hospital in Madison surrounded by her family. Rilee was born on May 27, 1987; the daughter of Ron and Sheila (Olson) Starkey in Lancaster. She grew up in Fennimore and graduated from Fennimore High School in 2005. Family was always very important to Rilee. She was a loving mother to her daughter, Caelynn, who was her absolute pride and joy. She was an avid Packer fan, a quality that she picked up from her parents and brothers. Rilee cherished every moment she spent […]

Helen V. Hansen of Fennimore, Wisconsin, passed July 20, 2024, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home in Lancaster, WI.  God blessed Helen with 101-1/2 years on earth and has promised her eternal life with Him in heaven.  He has also blessed her family and friends with her presence in their lives.  Thanks be to God! She was born December 16, 1922, at home in rural Wauzeka, Crawford County, WI, daughter of Levi “Lee” Ward and Flora Teleta “Leta” (Young) Ward.  Helen was baptized at age 14 in the Wisconsin River by Reverend Eldon Chitwood near Boydtown, WI.  She was a graduate

FENNIMORE – Lawrence “Larry” A. Lenzendorf, age 74, passed away on Tuesday July 9, 2024, at Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque. He was born on January 8, 1950; the son of Earl and Dorothy (Burrows) Lenzendorf. Larry grew up in the Fennimore area and spent most of his life driving truck. He was a car enthusiast and enjoyed tearing them apart and putting them back together. He was proud of his collection of model cars as well. Larry was a simple guy who enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and tinkering on any project he could come

FENNIMORE – Marilyn Ann Ketterer, age 84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning July 9, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Marilyn was born on July 25, 1939, in Boscobel, WI; the daughter of Dwight and Velma (Gilbertson) Kreul. Although she was an only child, Marilyn was always surrounded by her family, including 22 first cousins. She married Jerry Ketterer on August 31, 1957, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Fennimore. They were married 57 wonderful years before his passing. Marilyn and Jerry made their living while raising their family on the farm. Marilyn was an exceptional

BOSCOBEL/FENNIMORE – Penny Laine “Pennel” Starkey, age 54, passed away on Friday July 5, 2024, at her residence in Boscobel. She was born on July 18, 1969, in Milwaukee the daughter of Lawrence and Jean (Adams) Edin. Penny was united in marriage to Ronald Starkey on September 6, 2005. Penny graduated from Riverdale High School and then entered the work force. She worked for Advance Transformer, Rayovac, and Tru-Vant/ NuPak. She was a dedicated, hard working employee. Penny loved life and lived every day to the fullest. She enjoyed football, especially cheering on the Green Bay Packers. She loved frogs,